akt and Homeless Link have launched new guidance on how homeless services can be more inclusive and support young trans people Read more
Black History Month is a time for reflection and celebration in the UK. For akt, it's also a time to celebrate what it means to be Black and LGBTQ+. Read more
akt, the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, has officially opened its new services centre and youth space in Manchester with Mayor Andy Burnham! Read more
akt is delighted to welcome four new trustees to its board. Read more
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Chehra contacted us through our live chat as she had fled her home country after being persecuted due to her sexuality. Read about how we helped her. Read more
We were contacted by a young woman whose brother – Billy – was experiencing domestic abuse in their family home. Read about how we helped him. Read more
Greater Manchester Mayor Charity's A Home For All Campaign is raising awareness into hidden homelessness - something that really impacts the lives of LGBTQ+ young people throughout Manchester Read more
We chatted to Kevin, our new Director of Communications Read more
Read our July update from our CEO Tim! Read more
akt South West Day is an opportunity to shout about the work we do in the region and how we can support you if you're struggling at home. Read more
Anne-Marie is the Services Manager in our Bristol office. We spoke to her recently about how akt supports young trans people in general, and the work akt is doing specifically in Bristol. Read more
Three decades after akt was established, the need for our work is rapidly increasing rather than decreasing. Read more
Find out more about some of the amazing support we've received this year. Read more
Your solidarity and support will enable us to continue our work, to ensure that no young person has to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Read more
Read our May update from our CEO Tim. Read more
Our ‘A Day in the Life’ series continues, this time with North East based caseworker Lewis, who shares his challenges, highlights and lockdown learnings. Read more
The Queen’s Speech is used to mark the beginning of a new session of parliament. During the speech, the Queen sets out the legislation that the Government will be bringing forward. Read more
Our Campaigns, Policy and Research Lead Jo talks about producing our report in lockdown Read more
We will all be very sad to see our favourite Communications and Campaigns Director leave this summer. So, in celebration of his contribution to akt and the legacy he’ll leave behind, we’ve dedicated this ‘A Day in the Life of’ to Matt. Read more
Our CEO Tim gives us his monthly update Read more
London has the highest proportion of people identifying as LGBTIQA+ in the UK, but there is a chronic lack of provisions and suitable housing for this community. Read more
61% of LGBTQ+ young people who were happy to answer felt frightened or threatened by their family members before they became homeless. Read more
Our staff member Hannah gives us her lockdown-and-beyond wellbeing tips! Read more